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Description A vintage wooden presentation box with a sliding lid, originally from the Sun City resort. With a length of 38cm, this box was custom-sized to accommodate a standard 750ml bottle of wine or, more commonly for Sun City souvenirs of this era, a bottle of premium South African Brandy or Sparkling Wine (Cap Classique).
The wood has a natural, light-grained finish typical of the rustic-luxe aesthetic promoted by the resort. It is a sturdy piece of South African travel memorabilia that is still functional for storing things in.
Condition VG (Very Good). The sliding mechanism is smooth, and the wood is in good structural condition with minor age-related marks that add to its vintage character.
Provenance and Era
Era: Most likely the late 1980s or early 1990s. This was the "Golden Age" of Sun City as a premier international destination when high-quality wooden giftware was standard in their curio shops (such as the ones in the Entertainment Centre or The Palace of the Lost City).
Location: Sun City Resort, North West Province (formerly Bophuthatswana).
Usage: These boxes were often used for "Limited Edition" commemorative liquors or as luxury packaging for jackpot winners and VIP guests at the Cascades or Sun City Hotel.
Dimensions Length: 38cm Width: 12cm Height: 11cm